UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF THE PINES
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​Church of the Pines is a Stephen Ministry Church

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Stephen Ministry is a program that equips lay persons of our church to provide distinctively Christian one-on-one care to those, both in our congregation and community, who are experiencing a difficult time.
 
Our Stephen Ministers are trained to be compassionate listeners to persons experiencing special needs such as:
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  • separation or divorce
  • terminal illness
  • loss of a loved one
  • job crisis
  • financial stress
  • loneliness or depression
  • hospitalization
  • being homebound
  • spiritual crisis
  • ... and much more!

​Confidentiality is the foundation of Stephen Ministry

​The relationship between a Stephen Minister and his/her care receiver is completely confidential.

​Stephen Ministers are Christians who...

  • express God's care through their lives to others
  • receive 50 hours of initial training in important caring ministry skills and concepts
  • are commissioned as Stephen Ministers after completing their initial training
  • visit another person regularly and dependably and offer Christian support and care and emotional and spiritual encouragement
  • participate in regular support and supervision under the guidance of trained Stephen Leaders
  • are committed to preserving the confidential nature of the caring relationship
  • serve for at least two years; receive continuing education and skill building throughout their years of service

​​"Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion."
Colossians 3:12

​About the leaders of our Stephen Ministry...

Stephen Leaders are pastors and/or laypersons who have completed a seven day Stephen Series Leader's Training Course and are commissioned to lead the Stephen Ministry of our congregation.
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Our Stephen Leader can...
  • help you or someone you know receive care from a Stephen Minister
  • tell you how to become a Stephen Minister
  • tell you about Stephen Minister training and our next training class
  • answer other questions about our Stephen Ministry program

​Want information about receiving a Stephen Minister?

​If you or someone you know would like to talk about how a Stephen Minister can help, please contact one of our Stephen Leaders: Holly Nash, (715) 356-6861.
  • About
    • Welcome
    • From the Pastor
    • Staff & Leadership >
      • Ministry Council
  • Worship
    • Worship Services
    • Worship Videos
  • Giving
    • Make a Gift
    • Endowment Fund
  • Ministries
    • Children, Youth & Family Ministries
    • Stephen Ministry
  • Newsletter
  • Upcoming Events
  • Church Directory
  • Event/Room Usage Form